AI revolution is a golden age for polymaths and philosophers
lawhsw · x · 2026-08-26
This essay argues that most major questions regarding the AI revolution are not about AI in a narrow, technical sense. While technical expertise is indispensable, it is often insufficient for understanding AI's societal impact or its nature regarding intelligence and agency. The author challenges the notion that only AI experts are qualified to discuss AI, suggesting that the coming era will be a golden age for polymaths, philosophers, and broad, speculative thinking.
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